Borehole Installation Cape Town: describe your job once and compare quotes from independent contractors for boreholes, wellpoints, pumps, repairs, testing and tanks in the Cape Town metro.
- Give your suburb and the job: new borehole, wellpoint, pump, repair or treatment.
- Say what the water is for: garden, household backup or business use.
- Mention whether neighbours have boreholes or wellpoints, and roughly how deep.
Describe your Cape Town borehole job once and compare quotes.
Compare Borehole QuotesBorehole Prices in Cape Town
| Item | OurPower 2026 index | Borehole Drilling Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling only, per metre | R380 - R750 | R500 - R1,200 |
| Complete domestic borehole | R50,000 - R140,000 | R55,000 - R220,000+ |
| Typical depth | 30 - 120 m | Not published |
Other Cape Town line items:
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Water survey and siting | R5,000 - R12,000 |
| Casing, installed, per metre | R400 - R700 |
| Mobilisation and development | R5,000 - R15,000 |
| Yield testing | R3,500 - R15,000 |
| Water analysis | R450 - R3,500 |
| Pump, supplied and installed | R15,000 - R45,000 |
| Electrical supply and trenching | R3,000 - R20,000 |
| Storage tank and booster pump | R12,000 - R35,000 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges compiled from price guides published by South African contractors, suppliers and quote websites, checked October 2026 and rounded where needed. They are not our prices and no contractor is bound by them. Shallow sandy sites sit at the low end; deep hard-rock sites at the top. Borehole Drilling Cape Town figures exclude VAT. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- OurPower, borehole drilling cost by city (October 2026)
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole drilling prices Cape Town (2026, VAT exclusive)
Wellpoint Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wellpoint with surface pump, installed | R6,500 - R12,000 |
| Additional point | R2,500 - R5,000 |
| Dry-hole fee if no water is found | R2,500 - R4,000 |
| Call-out and diagnosis, repairs | R450 - R950 |
| Back-flush a blocked point | R1,500 - R3,500 |
| Replacement pump, 1.1 - 1.5 kW, fitted | R6,500 - R12,000 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges compiled from price guides published by South African contractors, suppliers and quote websites, checked October 2026 and rounded where needed. They are not our prices and no contractor is bound by them. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Wellpoint Installation Cape Town, installation and repair prices (2026)
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole drilling prices Cape Town (2026, VAT exclusive)
- CapeFlow Water, pricing (2026)
- Aquify, how much does a wellpoint cost (March 2026)
Repair and Service Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Borehole call-out and diagnosis | R750 - R2,500 |
| Pressure switch or pressure vessel | R900 - R6,000 |
| Submersible pump, supplied and fitted | R15,000 - R45,000 |
| Downhole camera inspection | R3,000 - R4,500 |
| Borehole rehabilitation, coastal Western Cape | R20,000 - R35,000 |
| Annual servicing, domestic to commercial | R1,200 - R12,000 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges compiled from price guides published by South African contractors, suppliers and quote websites, checked October 2026 and rounded where needed. They are not our prices and no contractor is bound by them. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole repairs (2026)
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole drilling prices Cape Town (2026, VAT exclusive)
- Enviroleg, borehole CCTV inspection prices (January 2026)
- Enviroleg, borehole rehabilitation prices (January 2026)
Ground and Water in Cape Town
- Cape Flats sands. From False Bay to Milnerton and Brackenfell, shallow groundwater often suits a wellpoint. Shallow groundwater in the Cape Flats sands can carry pollution from sewers, stormwater and old landfill sites, so have it tested before drinking it.
- Malmesbury shale. The Tygerberg Hills and parts of the Atlantic Seaboard: malmesbury shale usually gives low yields, often under 2 litres a second, and the water can be salty.
- Granite. Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Simon's Town: granite rarely holds much water: across the region, many granite boreholes yield under 0.5 litres a second.
- Table Mountain sandstone. Constantia, Tokai and the mountain slopes: water from Table Mountain sandstone is usually low in salt but acidic, often with iron and manganese, so household use usually needs treatment.
- Atlantis sands. Melkbosstrand and northwards: shallow water, but slightly saline and hard.
City of Cape Town Rules
- Apply to the City at least 14 days before a borehole or wellpoint is sunk, then register it once it is in.
- Borehole and wellpoint water use must be metered, and records kept.
- Using borehole water inside the house, toilets included, needs the City's prior written approval, with no connection to the municipal supply.
- Display the City's free sign during water restrictions, when it is a legal requirement.
- Selling or buying borehole water needs permission from the national Department of Water and Sanitation.
Household and small garden use is Schedule 1 use under the National Water Act, so no national registration is needed. Business and irrigation use may need registration or a licence.
Borehole Services in Cape Town
Areas in Cape Town
Atlantic Seaboard and City
Blaauwberg and West Coast
False Bay and Helderberg
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Borehole Installation Cape Town FAQs
How much does a borehole cost in Cape Town?
Published 2026 guides put drilling at roughly R380 - R1,200 per metre in Cape Town, and a complete domestic borehole at roughly R50,000 - R140,000, rising above R200,000 on deep hard-rock sites.
Wellpoint or borehole in Cape Town?
Where the ground is sandy and the water table shallow, a wellpoint at roughly R6,500 - R12,000 is the cheaper option. On rock or clay you need a drilled borehole.
Do I need permission to sink a borehole in Cape Town?
Yes, from the City. Apply at least 14 days before sinking it, then register it. Household use needs no national registration.
Can I use borehole water in my house in Cape Town?
Only with the City's prior written approval, including for toilets, and with no connection to the municipal supply.
Must my Cape Town borehole be metered?
Yes. The City says borehole and wellpoint water use must be metered, and records kept.
Borehole Installation South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. The work is quoted and carried out by independent contractors, and your agreement is with the contractor you appoint. Availability depends on your location and on contractors taking on that kind of job. Before you pay a deposit, get a written quote that lists what is included and excluded, the guarantee terms and the payment terms.
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